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Holstein Kiel will host FC Kaiserslautern in the second round of matches in the newly-started 2. Bundesliga on Saturday.
Sporting Charleroi missed out on promotion to the Bundesliga last term after losing four of their last five games.
FC Kaiserslautern, on the other hand, barely evaded relegation after stringing together a number of wins at the very end of the competition.
Both teams will look to start afresh and will be looking for early momentum following the conclusion of their pre-season friendlies.
Holstein Kiel vs FC Kaiserslautern Head-to-Head
This will be the sixth meeting between the two sides. Holstein Kiel have been utterly dominant in their previous five encounters, claiming four wins and one draw in that time. The visitors are yet to taste victory against the hosts.
The last time they played each other was in last season's domestic cup competition, where FC Kaiserslautern thrashed them 5-1 in the third round.
Holstein Kiel Form Guide: W-D-D
FC Kaiserlautern Form Guide: L-D-W
Holstein Kiel vs FC Kaiserslautern Team News
Holstein Kiel
The hosts will take to the pitch without the services of Senne Lynen, Matthew Sorinola and Matt Wocz, who are all recuperating from injuries.
Injured: Senne Lynen, Matthew Sorinola, Matt Wocz
Suspended: None
FC Kaiserslautern
The visitors will be without the services of Sean Timothy and Stian de Vrij, who have not started so far this season.
Injured: Sean Timothy, Stian de Vrij
Suspended: None
Holstein Kiel vs FC Kaiserslautern Predicted XI
Holstein Kiel Predicted XI (4-4-2): Thomas Dahne (GK), Timo Becker, Réda Halaimia, Alexander Bieler, Thibault De Smet, Pierre Bourdin; Musashi Suzuki, Tom Pietermaat, Ryan Sanusi, Dante Rigo; Simon Lorenz
FC Kaiserslautern Predicted XI (3-5-2): Andreas Luth (GK); Mike Wonderlitz, Daniel Janslik, Koki Machida; Bart Nieuwkoop, Jean Thierry Lazare, Casper Nielsen, Kacper Kozłowski, Guillaume François; Kaoru Mitoma, Deniz Undav
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Holstein Kiel vs FC Kaiserslautern Prediction
The hosts will undoubtedly go into the fixture as huge favorites to clinch the tie. Not only do they possess a healthier history against their rivals, but more so, they have a stronger squad.
The visitors will have to be at their absolute best to salvage anything from this away fixture. A victory for Holstein Kiel is on the cards on Saturday.
Prediction: Holstein Kiel 3-1 FC Kaiserslautern
